interlacing

verb

Definition of interlacingnext
present participle of interlace
1
as in weaving
to cause to twine about one another interlaced strands of her hair for a new look

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2
as in combining
to scatter or set here and there among other things interlaced jokes between the serious passages in the speech

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3
as in knotting
to twist together into a usually confused mass I've interlaced the cables on my audio-video system so confusingly that I've no idea what connects what

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  1. weaving
  2. inserting
  3. intertwining
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  • Auroras are ribbons of light weaving across Earth's northern or southern polar regions, according to NASA.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Located at the Jimi Asian Art Museum, the show followed the designer’s constant theme of identity recognition, with models and performers weaving in and out of ancient Asian sculptures, making for a unique visual experience.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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  • To avoid detection, the Russians planned to disseminate misinformation by inserting comments or replies into authentic message threads; these comments would include links directing users to sites showcasing more elaborate propaganda.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Surgically inserting a shunt (a small tube) into the inner ear can drain fluid to improve hearing and tinnitus symptoms.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
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  • Indigo’s history Indigo dyeing is a practice with deep historical roots, intertwining art and science across multiple disciplines.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The one-legged suit featured intertwining snakes — this time in gold rather than red, per concert photos.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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